Step 5 - Create A Meal Plan You never know the value of a meal plan until you have one! I don’t know about you, but the hardest part of cooking, for me, is figuring out what to cook and if we have everything needed to make it. One easy solution to this problem- a meal plan! Several years ago, a friend and I sat down one day a made the most awesome meal plan ever. We ... Read More
Let’s Get Organized (Step 4)
Step 4 - Create a Command Center No...I am not talking about one of these... A family command center should be the place that everyone checks first when they are unsure of daily schedules and to do lists. I am talking about a space where you put your calendar, schedule, to do list, and anything else you need to remember and is easily accessible. Here is a really ... Read More
Let’s Get Organized (Step 3)
Step 3 - Create a Morning and Evening Routine Routines make life so much easier. They are not always fun, but neccessary when try to get and stay organized. I am the least routine person that you will ever meet, but I do have a morning and bedtime routine. Without it, I am sure my life would fall apart. There are a lot of things to fit into one day and if we do not divide ... Read More
Let’s Get Organized (Step 2)
Step 2 - Invest In A Planner Today’s challenge is to find your perfect planner Not only do you need a planner, you have to use it. This does require a little time every day but it is so worth it. I actually use 2 different planners. I have an online family planner called Cozi that I absolutely love. This is where I record all of our family events such as ball games and ... Read More
Let’s Get Organized (Step 1)
Step 1 - Declutter OK all my motivated friends, lets get organized! My very first suggestion to getting and staying organized is to get rid of everything that you do not need or love (plus some) and declutter your home and life. This is a step that a lot of people have a really hard time with; but once you take the plunge, and get rid of it, the liberating feeling that ... Read More